Top reasons to choose us

We know that as well as a world-class education, you’re looking for an unforgettable student experience and a valuable, professionally-respected qualification. So when weighing up your options, you should look at The University of Central Lancashire to start your dream degree. Our mission is to transform lives, so if you’re looking for a transformative student experience to help you reach your career aspirations, check out these great reasons to choose UCLan…

OUR TEACHING QUALITY IS AWARD-WINNING

UCLan has recently received a silver quality award for ‘consistently exceeding rigorous national quality requirements’ in the first ever national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessment. We are delighted to see recognition of our commitment to personalised provision and excellent support for students.

We’re one of the top universities for budding entrepreneurs*

If your ambition is to work for yourself, you’re more likely to succeed at UCLan. Our graduates are still running thriving businesses after three years.

YOU’LL GRADUATE WORK-READY

Over ^95% of our graduates are in employment six months after graduating, having benefited from our close industry links with over 1000 employers, who offer invaluable work experience opportunities to help you become career-ready. Have a look at where our graduates are now!

BEST IN THE NORTH WEST

It’s official – Preston is the best place in the North West to live and work, according to a recent report** which measures economic success and personal and family wellbeing, and is ranked 19th overall in the Good Growth for Cities index. So listen to the experts and pay us a visit!

WE’RE A SMALL CITY WITH A BIG PERSONALITY!

Our compact campus is at the heart of Preston and everything you need - from shops to restaurants and nightlife - is in walking distance. Preston is one of the greenest cities in the UK – over two thirds of the area is rural or green open spaces – and you’re just a 25 minute drive from the beaches and bustle of Blackpool, and 40-minutes from metropolitan Manchester and the stunning Lake District.

YOU’LL DEVELOP THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO COMPETE ON AN INTERNATIONAL STAGE

YOU’LL STAY PART OF THE UCLAN FAMILY

Our Careers Service offers ongoing careers advice and guidance, drop in sessions, online careers support/resources and employer events to support and enhance your employability throughout your degree … and we’re still here for you for help and advice, even after you’ve graduated.

And if that wasn’t enough, it’s good to know that many of our academics also undertake world-leading research which helps to inform our teaching and benefit our students. Almost 50% of the research which the University submitted to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

*The Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey (HEBCIS) 2015-16, 2nd in the UK
**published by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the thinktank Demos